Marlena Hood

Great to meet you! My name is Marlena, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the state of NJ. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, clients who have experienced trauma, and clients who are experiencing challenges in relationships (whether with a partner, friend, family, coworkers, etc.). A bit about my approach to therapy... I have a warm, caring, interactive, and trauma-informed therapeutic approach. I often incorporate "parts work" with clients (for example, you may be guided to connect with & heal your relationship with an inner child part). Parts work encourages connection, exploration & understanding of parts of yourself that may feel different ways about situations and relationships in your life. When working with in person clients, I also utilize Sand Tray therapy, a powerful modality for deeper level shifts. What you can expect from our first session... In our first session we will begin getting to know each other, while creating a safe space for trust & openness to begin developing will be a top priority for me. We will also identify and explore your hopes & goals for therapy. Throughout therapy, you'll learn helpful skills such as coping strategies, healthy boundaries, clear communication, assertiveness, and mindfulness. Your ability to feel present and connected with yourself and others is also likely to be strengthened by our work together. Are you interested in working together? If so, please check out my schedule and book a free 15-minute consultation call at the following url: https://headway.co/providers/marlena-hood?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=86141 If you would like to learn more about me or my practice, check out our website at the following url: www.luminousjourneyscounseling.com